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NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 1

DIRECTIONS: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence.
Select which ever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. When the bus was at full speed, its brakes failed and an accident was __________ .

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 1

Inevitable here refers to a situation that is unavoidable. 

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 2

DIRECTIONS: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence.
Select which ever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. To explain his design to his visitors, the architect_________ a simple plan on the blackboard.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 2

Sketch means a quick or undetailed drawing or painting often made as a preliminary study or for a brief general account or presentation.

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NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 3

DIRECTIONS: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence.
Select which ever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. Though Bonsai, a well-known art form, originated in China, it was ___________ by the Japanese.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 4

DIRECTIONS: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence.
Select which ever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. He is greatly admired for his ______________behaviour.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 4

Decorous means behaving politely and in a controlled way.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 5

DIRECTIONS: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence.
Select which ever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. Would you mind ______________to the Principal how the trouble started?

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 6

DIRECTIONS: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence.
Select which ever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. Vaccination will make people immune____________ certain diseases for a given period.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 7

DIRECTIONS: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence.
Select which ever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. The two boys looked so alike that it was impossible to ______________ between them.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 7

Distinguish means to recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 8

DIRECTIONS: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence.
Select which ever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. The campers ____________ their tents at the base of the mountain.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 9

DIRECTIONS: In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence.
Select which ever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. The enemy had captured him and his life was at stake, still he refused to _________ the state secrets.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 9

Divulge means to disclose or reveal (something private, secret, or previously unknown).

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 10

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence isf ollowed by four words.
Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Q. He handled the machine with deft fingers.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 10

Deft means neatly skilful and quick in one's movements whereas Clumsy means awkward in movement or in handling things or without any specific skills. Therefore, 'Clumsy is the antonym of the word 'deft'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 11

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence isf ollowed by four words.
Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Q. I was deeply affected by his urbane behaviour.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 11

Urbane means courteous and refined manner of a person, especially a man whereas rude means offensively impolite or bad-mannered. Therefore, 'Rude' is the antonym of the word 'Urbane'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 12

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence isf ollowed by four words.
Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Q. His timidity proved costly.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 12

Timidity means lacking in courage or self-confidence whereas boldness means not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger. Therefore, 'Boldness' is the antonym of the word 'Timidity.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 13

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence isf ollowed by four words.
Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Q. Arrangements were made to handle the mammoth gathering tactfully.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 13

Mammoth in this case means something immense of its kind or huge. Therefore, 'small' is the antonym of 'mammoth'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 14

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence isf ollowed by four words.
Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Q. He was engrossed in his work when I walked in.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 14

Engrossed means absorb all the attention or interest about someone or something whereas inattentive means not attentive or not paying attention. Therefore, 'inattentive' is the antonym of'Engrossed'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 15

These are the main points of the preceding paragraph.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 15

Preceding means existing, coming, or occurring immediately before in time or place whereas following means coming after or as a result of. Therefore, 'following' is the antonym of'preceding'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 16

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence isf ollowed by four words.
Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Q. He made a shrewd guess.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 17

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence isf ollowed by four words.
Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Q. He is suffering from a severe cough.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 17

Severe means causing great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc. whereas mild means not severe, serious, or harsh. Therefore, 'mild' is the antonym of'severe'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 18

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence isf ollowed by four words.
Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Q. Cumulatively, the effect of these drugs is quite bad.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 18

Cumulatively means increasing or increased in quantity or degree whereas individually means relating to a single, separate person or thing. Therefore, 'individually is the antonym of'cumulatively.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 19

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence isf ollowed by four words.
Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Q. He was conspicuous because of his colourful shirt.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 19

Conspicuous means very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted. Therefore, 'unnoticeable' is the antonym of'conspicuous'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 20

DIRECTIONS: Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence isf ollowed by four words.
Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Q. He hates these continual arguments with his friend.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 20

Continual means forming a sequence in which the same action or event is repeated frequently whereas occasional means done infrequently and irregularly. 

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 21

DIRECTIONS: Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) o r (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

Q. She said that

she was understanding (a) / his point of view (b) / very well. (c) / No error. /(d)

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 22

DIRECTIONS: Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) o r (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

All the houses
having been washed away (a) / by the floods, (b) / the villagers sought shelter in the panchayat office. (c) / No error. (d)

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 23

DIRECTIONS: Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) o r (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

It is necessary for us
to familiarize with (a) get used to (b) / the  ways of the people among whom we live. (c) / No error. (d)

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 24

DIRECTIONS: Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) o r (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

The mother asked the child (a) /  why did she cry out (b) / in her sleep. (c) / No error.  (d)

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 25

DIRECTIONS: Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) o r (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

I asked him that (a) / why he was angry (b) / but he did not answer. (c) / No error. (d)

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 26

DIRECTIONS: Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) o r (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

Q. Had I not taken ill, (a) I would have sent you (b) my research  paper much earlier. (c) No error. (d)

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 27

DIRECTIONS: Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) o r (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

The barn owl helps the former by destroying (a) / rats which could, if left unchecked (b) /do a lot of damage to the crops. (c) /  No error. (d)

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 28

DIRECTIONS: Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) o r (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

He had gone (a) / home three weeks ago and was expected (b) / back yesterday, but he has not come (c) /yet. No error. (d)

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 29

DIRECTIONS: Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) o r (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

We must sympathize  (a) / for others (b) / in their troubles. (c) /  No error. (d)

NDA I - English & General Ability 2016 - Question 30

DIRECTIONS: Each question in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) o r (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

The scientists in America (a) / are trying for long (b) / to discover the genes responsible for ageing. (c) / No error. (d)

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